Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 190

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Eliza only then noticed that Calvin had entered the private room with her.

Yes.”

No.”

wo people, two different answers.

yler laughed and said, “You two didn’t communicate beforehand, did you?”

liza had no idea what Calvin’s intentions were and didn’t feel like guessing.

Miss Grant, come on, let me toast you a drink to celebrate your becoming the richest woman in Washington!” Sutton happily raised his glass to Eliza.

Mr. Sutton, you’re a bit behind on the news. The ranking has changed; now, the number one is Mr. Young’s fiancée, Director Wynn.” Tyler reminded him.

utton didn’t know, since the updated ranking had just come out this morning.

Apologies, apologies, I’m a bit behind, but this drink is still for you, Miss Grant.” Sutton apologized with a smile.

liza was about to say that she drove here, so it wasn’t convenient to drink, but she was going to offer tea as a substitute when someone else quickly reached for

ne drink in front of her.

liza noticed the hand was wearing an elastic glove.

alvin spoke, “Miss Grant must have driven here, I’ll drink this on her behalf.”

his made Eliza hesitate for a moment and then finally looked at Calvin. She didn’t understand what he meant.

Vas he blocking her drink?

lad he gotten it wrong?

liza didn’t even get the chance to refuse, as Calvin already tilted his head back and drank the entire glass.

ut she wasn’t grateful and even found it unnecessary,

he didn’t need anyone to block her drink.

Caly, why are you here?”

liza hadn’t spoken yet, but Medea was the one who spoke first.

he must have seen Calvin while passing by the private room and came in to greet him.

So, they weren’t coming together.

We were just talking about Director Wynn, and then Director Wynn showed up, so Caly must have come with Director Wynn Tyler made room for Medea

Medea, however, smiled and explained, “No, I’m here for a dinner, didn’t expect Calv to be here as well What a coincidence

Then, she teasingly added to Calvin, “Calv, you’re something else. Why didn’t you let me know? I could have come and greeted everyone.”

‘Afraid of interrupting your project discussion.” Calvin’s tone, which had been slightly cold earlier, softened unintentionally, and his gaze also became gentler

When Medea leaned in, she smelled the alcohol on him and asked, “Did you drink?”

Tyler answered, “Mr. Young just blocked a drink for Miss Grant.”

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Medea frowned slightly, unconsciously pursing her lips, not understanding why Calvin had done that.

Calvin, perhaps sensing her misunderstanding, explained, “Everyone here is a man. It wouldn’t be polite to let the lady drink.”

The implication was that it was only out of politeness, with no other intention.

His tone was indifferent, with no warmth, and he didn’t even look at Eliza.

Medea felt her earlier concerns were unnecessary.

Everyone could see how good Calvin was to her.

the shouldn’t have doubted it.

You’re too much of a gentleman, but gentlemen also need to adjust to the person. What if others misunderstand?”

veryone could tell that Medea’s words were pointed, and it made the atmosphere a bit awkward.

Everyone, I have another appointment, so I’ll excuse myself.” Eliza didn’t want to stay longer.

he had just come to say hello, and now there was no reason to linger, so she turned and left the room.

ehind her, she heard Tyler urging Calvin and Medea to have a drinking game together.

alvin agreed readily.

s she left, the commotion in the room gradually faded.

When Eliza stepped outside, she saw Xander standing at the end of the corridor.

lis gaze was fixed on the room Medea had entered, and there was a noticeable look of disappointment on his face.

ut when he saw Eliza, his expression turned cold.

le must have been thinking about Byron’s refusal.

o decisive, as if Eliza was the only one he would cooperate with.

ven after he offered his utmost sincerity, he couldn’t move Byron.

ander didn’t understand. Finally, he asked Byron directly, “Mr. Bates, is it because of Eliza that you don’t want to cooperate with us?”

yron’s response was dear: “Yes.”

I thought you were someone who kept business and personal matters separate.”

I am,” Byron said frankly. “But when it comes to people, when Miss Grant and I discussed the project, she always considered it from the entrepreneur’s erspective. But with Mr. Walls and Director Wynn, it’s always from the investor’s viewpoint. That’s the difference between you two. Entrepreneurs need moLE han just financial support.”

yron was resolute, and Xander had to make a choice.

But he didn’t want to give up pulling Medea into the partnership

After returning to the hotel and planning his next steps, Callan Watts called.

fe said he was landing in Washington tomorrow afternoon and would be visiting Professor Matt. He invited Xander to accompany him

<ander agreed.

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That evening, Eliza received a call from Mrs. Vega. She said she was very pleased after reading Eliza’s business plan.

She asked how Eliza had managed to make such a boring business plan so interesting and engaging.

Eliza thought for a moment and replied, “Because someone told me to treat the business plan as a love letter“.”

Mrs. Vega was amazed by this description and greatly appreciated it. She said, “Because the purpose of a business plan is to engage the investor, to make them interested in your project.”

It’s like writing a love letter to a girl; you have to write what she’s interested in to grab her attention and make her choose you.

Mrs. Vega invited her to meet next week to discuss the merger case, and Eliza agreed.

Just as the call ended, Josh called her.

He asked if she was free the next day to visit Professor Matt.

Eliza said she was free, and even if she wasn’t, she would make time.

Then I’ll come pick you up tomorrow.”

liza agreed.

The next day, Josh arrived on time downstairs at Apex, holding a bouquet of sunflowers.

I bought them on a whim when passing a flower shop.”

They’re beautiful.”

fost girls can’t resist flowers, and Eliza was no exception.

eeing that she liked them, Josh’s mood brightened, and he personally opened the car door for her. “Let’s go.”

is their car drove away, Medea emerged from the lobby.

he had come to learn about the progress of “Cloudream” at SciGames, and hadn’t expected to run into Josh.

be hadn’t understood much before, but today, she saw it clearly.

sh’s gaze at Eliza was different.

a fact, it was very different.

ter brow furrowed tightly, not understanding what was going on.

fter returning to her car, she called Gideon and asked if he knew what Josh had been up to lately

I don’t know I haven’t seen him for a few days.”

Can you ask him?

deon, not really thinking much about it asked Josh a secretary

He later informed Medea, “Josh has a lunch meeting at Serenity Latates today”

When Josh and Eliza arrived at serenity Estates, Professor Mall and Callan were already having tea

Callan knew Josh but didn’t recognize Eliza, so he asked about her identity

Eliza glanced at Professor Matt, and seeing that he didn’t speak, she said. Tin a friend of Josh

Callan mistakenly thought they were a couple, complimenting them on being a perfect match.

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He also sighed, “My son is getting older, but still no movement.”

Time was running out, and his son still hadn’t shown up, so Callan called to ask where he was.

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